Nezak Huns Silver Drachm – Kabul Region (6th Century AD) – NGC Certified

This coin was minted in the Kabul region, in present-day Afghanistan.

Own a certified silver drachm of the Nezak Huns, struck in the Kabul region during the 6th century AD, and authenticated in an NGC-certified slab. This coin represents the remarkable fusion of Central Asian nomadic power and enduring Sassanian coinage traditions during the post-Gupta and early medieval period in South-Central Asia.

The Nezak Huns were one of several Hunnic groups that migrated into regions of present-day Afghanistan and northern India during the decline of the Sassanian and Gupta empires. Their rule over Kabulistan and adjacent areas bridged cultural and religious spheres — blending elements of Iranian, Indian, and steppe traditions into their political and artistic expression.

Nezak coinage is directly influenced by Sassanian drachms, often featuring a crowned ruler’s bust on the obverse — but with distinct Hunnic adaptations, such as a crescent-shaped crown with buffalo horns, a diadem, or flame-like ornaments, signifying royal and divine power. The reverse typically retains the Zoroastrian fire altar motif flanked by attendants, a visual continuity from Sassanian religious symbolism, even as the region moved toward Buddhism and later Islam.

These drachms are a striking example of how conquest and cultural blending gave rise to new iconography while preserving artistic continuity. Scarce and historically important, Nezak Hunnic drachms are prized by collectors for their transitional style and geopolitical significance.

Certified by NGC, this silver drachm offers a tangible connection to a little-known but fascinating era when nomadic dynasties ruled over key Silk Road territories.